The latest news, tips and reviews about Sony Tablets

First time announced by Sony in January 2013, the Sony Xperia Z is a serious contender in the tablet market for other Android-OS tablets like Samsung Galaxy Note and Google Nexus 10.

As you probably know, everybody is looking nowadays for the Android-OS-based “Ipad Killer” and the Sony Xperia Z is a serious rival for the Apple product. While the price isn’t its main strong-point, about $500 for the 16Gb wi-fi version and the technical specs don’t impress that much, this product has the looks to rival the Ipad or other Android-based tablets.

Technical aspects:

10.1-inch 1,920 x 1,200 px Resolution

LCD screenAndroid 4.1 OS

Quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon CPU

2GB of Ram

16 and 32GB internal memory,

expandableWi-Fi and 3G/4G options available

8.1 Mpx Camera and a 2.2 Mpx Front Camera

6000 mAh battery

Weighting just 460 grams (1 pound), the Sony Xperia Z is 100g lighter than most 10.1 inches tablets in its market. The tablet looks very nice and thin, Sony establishing the key-point characteristics as being an innovative light design and discreet buttons.

Our Impression

We were impressed about the thin and elegant design, considering it being a serious contender for the Ipad Retina Display. One of the best looking tablets on the market.

Other accessories that you can consider buying with this tablet are: Sony leather cover – $90 , docking station – $45 , screen protector – 22$ . So you would better check your savings account if you want to buy this tablet, as nice things are expensive. Price will be around $400-$500 in the United States. Price should be the only drawback, but let’s hope Sony will be reasonable on the US market.

Performing a software reset on your Sony Tablet S is quite easier than you think. The software reset may be needed when an application becomes frozen or if your device is performing slower than it should be.

Also, the software reset may be necessary if Sony’s Tablet S Wi-Fi connection is performing inconsistently.

The software reset procedure will close all running applications and services and then the tablet will restart.

Notice that you don’t have to worry about losing data or apps, since the software reset keeps all your data and applications exactly the way they wore before the reset.

In order to perform a software reset, check the right side of the Sony Tablet S, next to the volume buttons locate the reset indicator. All you have to do is press the reset button using a pin, a small paperclip or a needle and that’s it.

Your data and apps will not be removed and now you can use your device just like the first day you bought it.